AG Craft Beer Cast

My guest is Ann Reilly. The Executive Director of the NYC Brewers Guild. The kick off to #nycbeerweek is right around the corner. News from Firestone Walker The folks at @teamplayerproductions have released their schedule for the year. @newbelgium has closed their taproom in San Francisco. New cider @boldrockhardcider New cans for Northcoast. New lo cal beer from Boston. The Beer Run is back. Mana...

My guest is Josh Bernstein. He has a new piece in the NY Times that talks about craft breweries giving more by producing less. The Alementary is closing. News from @lefthandbrewing The folks at @hopsandpiedenver have a bunch of Feb events. New cider from @boldrockhardcider new beers from @californiawildales and Troegs. The possibility of tipping being eliminated from wages in NY. Suds and Duds and...

My guest is Jon Henderson the dude behind so many great things in Atlantic City. The AC Beer and Music fest takes place in April. An interview I recorded @bolerosnort News from @stonebrewing Revolution Brewing. Smuttynose's parent company acquired Wachusett Brewing. Cool new contest from Samuel Adams. The return of Maple Bacon Coffee Porter. Beers from Troegs and @pfriembeer and why is Oregon havi...

My guest is Jan Chwiedosiuk from Jersey Cyclone Brewing in Somerset, NJ. We're talking about the Governor signing the #NJBeerbill Forgotten Boardwalk is closing. Anniversary parties from Hackensack Brewing @fortnonsensebrewing and Tin Barn. Stout Fest is back @czigmeister Beer news from Colorado. Von Ebert Brewing is taking over the @eclipticbrewing space New Beers from Ross and Stone Brewing. Sud...

My guest is Colin McDonough from Oakflower Brewing in beautiful Millington, NJ for 2 segments. News on Weldwerks releases for the new year. Troegs Nugget Nectar is back. So is  #coloradopintday  Plus, the updated version of the  #NJBeerbill has passed and goes to the Governor's desk to sign. Suds and Duds and so much more.   @njcraftbeer    @hoppedupnetwork   @sjbeerscene   #metalforever   #drinkl...

My guest is Eric Franco VP of U.S. Sales from Brewdog. An all new NA beer is out now and they've partnered with an app to help your #dryjanuary News on some breweries in Colorado consolidating. @ingeniousbeer closing. Barrel Aged fun @gunhillbrewery @flyingfishbrew files for bankruptcy. 7th Anniversary details from Icarus. Treehouse responds to the lawsuit against them by one of their investors. P...

It's a best of edition as I replay interviews with Actor, Musician, Author and now Moonshiner @johnschneider joined me to talk about #RevenuersReserve and why he has always wanted to get into Moonshine. Yes, we touch on #Smallville and #DukesofHazzard too. Plus my two part interview with @swellsnj @bolerosnort about the NJ beer bill we discussed earlier this month.  @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwork...

All news Christmas Eve addition. News on a new collaboration from Victory and Tastykake. Non alcoholic brews from AleSmith & @brewdogusa Grand opening details on a new farm brewery in NJ. Eppig brewing closing another taproom. Details on #oregonciderweek Tickets for Big Brew, NYC Brewed & AC Beer and Music on sale now. Suds and Duds and so much more. @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeer...

Actor, Musician, Author and now Moonshiner  @johnschneider  joins me to talk about  #RevenuersReserve  and why he has always wanted to get into Moonshine. Yes, we touch on  #Smallville  and  #DukesofHazzard  too. Beer stuff from  @stonebrewing   @karlstraussbeer   @interboronyc  Also news on a new Beer Distribution company in NJ with a lot of your local favorites. NYC Brewed tickets are on sale no...

Jan Chodowski from OMF Brewing joins me to talk 11th Anniversary stuff. Plus Scott Wells at Bolero Snort joins me for two segments from the brewery to talk #NJBeerbill and some surprise announcements for next year too. Instacart is now available for alcohol delivery in NJ. Ska brewing with a holiday stout too.   @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene @brewerystrong #metalforever #drinklocal...

My guests are John Fladung and Matt Potenski at Coastal Brew Works join me to talk about their new collaboration with Alternate Ending. News on the Treehouse Lawsuit, Gov Murphy finally vetoed the Beer Bill, Tap NY tickets are on sale too. Suds and Duds and so much more.  @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene @brewerystrong #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers...

Greg Renoff, author of the definitive history on #vanhalen joins me to talk about the new Best of All Worlds tour in 2024. News from the @oakwellbeerspa The #NYCBrewed folks have set the opening bash date. New N/A beer from a company based out of NYC. Whiskey Speakeasy from Great Jones Distilling and @otherhalfnyc making moves in NY State. Suds and Duds and so much more. @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupne...

Eric Franco VP of U.S. sales at Brewdog joins me to talk about N/A beer and certifications for his sales staff. News from Indeed, South 40, Weldwerks, OMF, Singlecut, New Belgium, Stone and Garbage Beer too. Suds and Duds and so much more. @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene @brewerystrong #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #port...

Jack Maxwell and Meredith Thomas join me in the studio for 2 segments to talk about Spirit Quest. Jack's new pilot which is  Meredith directed is up for a bunch of awards @nycwebfest News from Dogfish Head, Troegs, Five Boroughs, Departed Soles Lost Tavern too. Suds and Duds and so much more.  @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene @brewerystrong #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #...

News filled edition. Utopias is BACK. So is CBS from @foundersbrewing Great Lakes begins distro to NYC. New beers from Samuel Adams, Troegs, Wormtown, Neshaminy Creek, Ecliptic Brewing too. @treehousebrewco is building a place in Saratoga Springs. Collab from Lions Roar and NJCB. Suds and Duds and so much more. @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene @brewerystrong #metalforever #drinklocal #...

Another news filled edition. Coney Island Brewery is closing. @bullnbearbrew is back open. The Atlantic City Beer and Music Festivals have been announced. Five times the fun. New beers from Genesse, Troegs and more. The new name of @muckrakerbeer and @twovillainsbrewing has been announced. Big Alice closing its OG taproom. Plus a new app that helps you locate N/A drinks. Suds and Duds and so much...

 My guests are Jay Friedman and Phil Vondra. Authors of the book Beer Hiking in NY State. The return of Mad Elf. New beers from Ska and Indeed. Lawson's Finest helping the environment through Solar Power. If you love dark and boozy beers Stone has a festival for you. Suds and Duds and so much more.  @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene @brewerystrong #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnot...

A best of show with Jim Koch from  @samueladamsbeer  recorded in March and a two part interview with  @matty2ton talking Two Ton Beer from this past August since this weekend was their 5th Anniversary. News from Brooklyn Brewery, Mudhen, Firestone Walker @njcraftbeer    @hoppedupnetwork   @sjbeerscene   @brewerystrong   #metalforever   #drinklocal   #drinkcraftnotcrap   #stouts   #ipas   #lagers  ...

My guest is Jack Maxwell host of the new show American Homecoming which helps disabled veterans continue to live in their homes. We dive into that,  #BoozeTraveler and a new show he's shooting and what is his connection to Sammy Hagar? Anniversary party details from Two Ton brewing. Oktoberfest celebration at Heavy Reel. Speaking of Oktoberfest inflation affected the price of beer at the celebrati...

All news edition with stuff from Alesmith, @weldwerksbrewing Samuel Adams with a cool Oktoberfest event in Queens. Torch and Crown Oktoberfest details. GABF winners. A full recap of Hops 4 Hope at Lost Tavern Brewing. Sierra Nevada has a contest where you can reunite with friends and make a beer together.  A Japanese Saki Brewery in NY. and so much more.   @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeersc...

No guests. A mostly NJ edition. I got to ask Gov Murphy a question on Ask the Governor courtesy of @wnyc listen to the entire segment and then my response to the Governor's answer. News from Troegs, Belching Beaver. Hunterdon Distributors is closing. Breweries in PA are closing too. Suds and Duds and so much more. www.am970theanswer.com to stream the show live anywhere around the world. @njcraftbe...

Chuck Garrity from Death of the Fox Brewing joins me for two segments to talk about why he thinks  @govmurphy  isn't signing the  #NJBeerbill  Also Chuck has a new coffee only place opening this Monday. News from Vinyl Brewing, Ashton Brewing. Magnify opening a second location next year. Delicious stouts coming out from  @weldwerksbrewing Suds and Duds and so much more.  @njcraftbeer    @hoppedupn...

I had a chance to go on to Ask the Governor on WNYC to ask him a question about the NJ Beer Bill. Here is the full segment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an all news edition. Tons of stuff to talk about. Lunacy brewing is closing and I go off about that and how @govmurphy wants more than he can get. The GABF is right around the corner and Hops and Pie has a week long event happening. Oktoberfest at Lost Barrel and Chilton Mill. Oysterfest @flagshipbrewery Russian River beer in cans. Anniversary party at Bagby. Turtle back on tap is back. Thorn...

My guest is Jan Chodowski co- owner and head brewer at OMF brewing. Talking all about Gratitude. News from Weldwerks, Indeed Brewing, Heavy Seas, Stone Brewing too. An update on #brewjersey and how once again NJ Gov Murphy won't sign the #beerbill and the ABC are being jerks. The government says to drink just two beers per week? What? Suds and Duds and so much more.   @njcraftbeer   @hoppedupnetwo...